New York Subway-Grand Central-Tile

New York Subway Grand Central Tile

Item # 11271
Size 6" x 6"
15 x 15 cm
Price$32.00
About this item

The mosaic motif of a 19th century bell-stacked steam engine with cow catcher was designed by Jay Van Everen in 1918 for the new Grand Central subway station located at 42nd St. and Lexington Ave.

Images of the ceramic mosaics and plaques of the New York subways are chemically imbedded into our tiles. This process makes it possible to capture the detail and color of these pieces despite the decades of accumulated grime and muted subway lighting. We couldn't climb up and wash the panels, but properly lighted and photographed, they do come alive!

Decorative, high-glaze ceramic tile with metal hanger on back.



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